Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common cause of coughs and colds. It usually gets better by itself, but it can be serious for some babies and older adults.
There is a new vaccination programme for those at risk.
Eligible patients for the programme include:
• Pregnant women over 28 weeks to help protect their newborn babies
• Adults turning 75 years old on or after 1st September 2024 – routine cohort
• Adults already 75 to 79 years on 1st September 2024 – catch-up cohort
Adults remain eligible until the day before their 80th birthday (unless they turn 80y before the end of August 2025 in which case they are eligible until 31/8/25).
For more information please visit the NHS website: